Police in Mchengautuwa Township in Mzuzu have arrested five individuals for allegedly stealing Escom’s aluminum conductors.
The suspects are identified as Manson Simbeye, Shadreck Sambo, Patrick Mpepu, Emmanuel Bamusi and Raymond Simbeye.
Mzuzu Police Assistant Public Relations Officer, Rose Chipyola says during night patrols, Escom security officers intercepted a motorcycle rider transporting Escom wires.
This prompted them to alert the police; resulting in the arrest of the suspects.
Escom’s Senior Public Relations Officer Peter Kanjere describes the arrest of the five as a positive step in combating vandalism and theft of Escom property.
The suspects are expected to appear in court to answer applicable charges once the police finalize their investigations.